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Ladies and Gentlemen,

I have put up a blog on the web as part of a journalism course I'm doing. If you could please take the time to have a quick look, it would be very much appreciated:

http://paulie187.wordpress.com/

I've gotten some interesting feedback from friends and wellwishers, but now it's time to get out of the comfort zone. I don't think I even have to say be honest in your feedback 🙂

Thanks very much,

Paul
 
Paul,

Enjoyed it. One comment only - be a tad more careful using the spellcheck ("resilience", "balloon&quot😉. "For want of a nail", and all that.

Good luck with the course,

Jules
 
[quote author=Judge Jules link=topic=33195.msg856858#msg856858 date=1241187665]
Paul,

Enjoyed it. One comment only - be a tad more careful using the spellcheck ("resilience", "balloon&quot😉. "For want of a nail", and all that.

Good luck with the course,

Jules
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Yeah there are a few howlers in there alright!

Thanks for taking the time to read it.
 
[quote author=ILD link=topic=33195.msg856866#msg856866 date=1241188156]
I'l read it when I get home from work.
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You'd better Walsh 😉
 
I quite like it Paul. The layout is clean (not sure about the banner though) and things are easy to find. Good read aswell. There's just one thing missing. A link to here.
 
I enjoyed them I only read the first 2 this morning, but they were entertaining. Great job.
 
Thanks very much lads, fair play to ye for having a look.

Sheik I've added a link, after about an hour and a half of messing around with it!
 
[quote author=GOD_23 link=topic=33195.msg856945#msg856945 date=1241206461]
not bad paul......for a dweeb
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O'Neill, you diabolical!
 
[quote author=paulie187 link=topic=33195.msg857001#msg857001 date=1241213527]
[quote author=GOD_23 link=topic=33195.msg856945#msg856945 date=1241206461]
not bad paul......for a dweeb
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O'Neill, you diabolical!
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Very nice. I tried to do one a year or so back and this knocks it for six.

Are you going to get marked on this? We could take an article each and proof-read it for ya.
 
[quote author=drizzt link=topic=33195.msg857003#msg857003 date=1241213977]
[quote author=paulie187 link=topic=33195.msg857001#msg857001 date=1241213527]
[quote author=GOD_23 link=topic=33195.msg856945#msg856945 date=1241206461]
not bad paul......for a dweeb
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O'Neill, you diabolical!
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Very nice. I tried to do one a year or so back and this knocks it for six.

Are you going to get marked on this? We could take an article each and proof-read it for ya.
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Ah thanks!

Ah it's not hard at all to set up, and adding the widgets etc. is easy once you do it the one time.

No, not getting marked on it directly, but it will be taken into account for the overall mark.
 
[quote author=paulie187 link=topic=33195.msg857000#msg857000 date=1241213470]
Sheik I've added a link, after about an hour and a half of messing around with it!
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Haha. I was only messing mate.
 
Hey.. had a look.. the content looks good/interesting.. but the layout and design could do with some work. The colours, the size of the title, the font.. it's all a bit bland.. you've yet to really make your mark on it (right now it seems you're using the default template). I think your blog could be ace if you improved that.
 
[quote author=nornirongooner link=topic=33195.msg857020#msg857020 date=1241216086]
Had a quick look, just as an outsider - have to say it's not bad at all. Good work
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Cheers, thanks for that. Would you mind doing us a favour and beat the Scum over the next few weeks?!
 
[quote author=Sheik Yerbouti link=topic=33195.msg857026#msg857026 date=1241218847]
[quote author=paulie187 link=topic=33195.msg857000#msg857000 date=1241213470]
Sheik I've added a link, after about an hour and a half of messing around with it!
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Haha. I was only messing mate.
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Ha, I thought so, but sure it spices up the blog abit anyway!
 
[quote author=ibromurph link=topic=33195.msg857029#msg857029 date=1241220349]
Hey.. had a look.. the content looks good/interesting.. but the layout and design could do with some work. The colours, the size of the title, the font.. it's all a bit bland.. you've yet to really make your mark on it (right now it seems you're using the default template). I think your blog could be ace if you improved that.


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Oh right, thanks for that. The lecturer said he liked the font etc., but you're right, I have used a template from the selection. It would be a good idea to add my own alright. I'll work on it over the next few days and then hopefully it can look a bit better. Appearance is particularly important in something like this, so it will be worth the effort hopefully!
 
[quote author=Sheik Yerbouti link=topic=33195.msg856951#msg856951 date=1241206963]
I quite like it Paul. The layout is clean (not sure about the banner though) and things are easy to find. Good read aswell. There's just one thing missing. A link to here.
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Banners are difficult - nothing ever appeals to everyone (same goes for background colour - in this case Black. BTW I have two sites and in the research I did Cyan is considered to be the most accepted / trusted colour). I liked Paulie's banner - it's different / original.

Yeah got to watch the old spelling mate and a / an. Also can't use the same video of Ferguson (even if it is brilliant) on the same page ! The addition of the balloon had me laughing out loud.

Enjoyed it - good start mate. Now you need to get more articles up ASAP ! Even if they are not War & Peace epics.
 
[quote author=paulie187 link=topic=33195.msg858446#msg858446 date=1241439645]
[quote author=ibromurph link=topic=33195.msg857029#msg857029 date=1241220349]
Hey.. had a look.. the content looks good/interesting.. but the layout and design could do with some work. The colours, the size of the title, the font.. it's all a bit bland.. you've yet to really make your mark on it (right now it seems you're using the default template). I think your blog could be ace if you improved that.


[/quote]

Oh right, thanks for that. The lecturer said he liked the font etc., but you're right, I have used a template from the selection. It would be a good idea to add my own alright. I'll work on it over the next few days and then hopefully it can look a bit better. Appearance is particularly important in something like this, so it will be worth the effort hopefully!
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WordPress have tons of stuff (and a lot of it is free - just Google Wordpress templates etc.) so you can a strong personal imprint by adding bits & pieces here and there.

If you are taking it commercial you need to build up very good links and there is some great software to help you do that. Some guys make a fortune off of their blogs. There are tons of pro bloggers out there now.
 
Thanks Frogfish, I've a long way to go yet, but it is interesting to see the positive reaction I've gotten from those on the site. I'm surprised by it to be honest, but maybe those who didn't like it didn't like didn't bother their arse having a go!
 
Good evening all,

It's over a year now since I started the trend on my blog. So If it's alright with all the admins, I'd would really appreciate if some you of you could take the time out to have a look at what I have to say, and please be honest in your assessments. I'm finding it harder to find time to write as regularly as I would like, but real life seems to be getting in the way!

Anyway, please take a look and feel free to PM with any thoughts or feedback.

http://paulie187.wordpress.com

Thanks very much,

Paul
 
[quote author=FoxForceFive link=topic=33195.msg1116827#msg1116827 date=1276127287]
Fine with me dude, I'm sure the other lads will be fine with it too, feel free to post links.
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Cheers, thanks for that. I asked Ross last year and he said it was no problem, so this time I decided to cut out the middle man.
 
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